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Mock exams prep students

By Allison Franklin

Staff/titer CO's Career Services, along with Kaplan Test Prep, will offer free mock graduate exams from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 in the Liberal Arts Building. Mock exams of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), Law School Administration Test (LSAT) and Dental Admission Test (DAT) are being offered. Check-in will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the north hallway on the first floor of the Liberal Arts Building. The mock exams are not limited to UCO students. Anyone interested in taking an exam is encouraged to preregister by calling 1-800-KAP

â€”Staff photo by Chieko Hara

Someone to look up to... Eddie Robinsonâ€ž NBA player and UCO graduate accepts several awards, including NCAA Division ll Male Player of the Year for All Sports at Hamilton Field House on Feb. 10. His buddy, 3-year-old Isaiah Sikes looks on. Hamilton Field House was packed with UCO fans who cheered both the men's and women's basketball teams to victory.

Taking a mock exam is a great way to find out if you are ready to take a real exam. Plus, it's free. Sherri Segnar Kaplan Area Director,

TEST, said Gina Eastman, director of UCO Career Services. "Pre-registration is important to insure adequate space for everyone interested in taking the exam, but walk-in students won't be turned down," said Sherri Segnar, area director for Kaplan. This year, students can also take Kaplan exams online from Feb. 15 to Feb. 29 at www.kaptestdrive.com . Kaplan Test Prep is a division of Kaplan Educational Centers, a private, international company owned by The Washington Post Company. Kaplan Test Prep offers graduate exams in most major cities in February. Last year, more than 25,000 students nationwide registered to take Kaplan exams. While this is the first year UCO's Career Services has cosponsored the mock exams, Kaplan's Oklahoma City branch has offered the exams at UCO and other state universities for the past four years. Last year, 35 students took Kaplan exams at UCO, and in 1998, 50 students participated. Segnar hopes that at least 50 students participate at UCO this year. "Taking a mock exam is a great way to find out if you are ready to take a real exam. Plus, it's free," Segnar

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oryour num ers Last spring, while parking lots were in a state of confusion, a plethora of commentaries, letters and articles chronicled the parking woes of students. Now it starts again. The lot closest to Thatcher Hall technically belongs to the university for visitor use. The Vista has been told that students are "allowed" to park in the lot if no functions are being held on campus. The day before an event, small signs are taped over the permanent signs notifying students the lot will be reserved the next day. Last week, such a reservation was made. Less than 25 cars were parked in the approximately 206-space lot. The fact is that the lot is for visitors and is on loan, so to speak, to the students. The parking lot has two entrances, one on Main Street and one on Hurd Street. The lot could be divided with one entrance, logically Main Street, open to our esteemed visitors and the remainder open to the students who paid $40 a year for a parking pass. Since the university serves both students and community, there is a tough balance between fulfilling the needs of both groups. Dividing the lot will help the university serve both masters.

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THEVISTA Vol. 101, No. 37 (USPS 661-700) ISSN: 1084-9149 Editor In Chief Celie Rabalais Writer N. David Owens Managing Ed Robyn Lydick Sports Editor J. W. Reagor Copy Editor Jarrod Briley Sports Writer Nick Spross Advertising Mgr Carmen Gore Justin Villines Sports Writer Ad Saks Angela Baggs Photographer Landon Salyer Ad Sales Tim Heitzman Photographer Chieko Ham Writer Jarrod Briley Cartoonist John Luny Writer Trent Dugas Shauna Hardway Webmaster Writer Stephanie J. Eggeling Shane Pratt Circulation Writer Allison Franklin Trent Dugas Technical Director Writer Mike Greer

Director of Student Publications Dr. John DeSanto, APR The Vista is published as a newspaper and public forum by UCO students, semi-weekly during the academic year except exams and holiday periods, and on Thursdays only during the summer term, at the University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK 73034-5209. Telephone: (405) 974-5549. One-year subscription rate $12. Periodicals postage paid at Edmond, Oklahoma 73034-9998. The Vista's Editorial Board meets once a week. Editorials represent the views of the majority of the Editorial Board. Opinion columns, reviews and commentaries represent the views of the writer and not necessarily the views of The Vista Editorial Board, the Department of Journalism, UCO or the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges. Cartoons represent the views of the artist. The Vista is not an official medium expression for the Regents or UCO. "POSTMASTER": Send address changes to The Vista, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034. LETTERS The Vista encourages letters to the editor. Letters should address issues and ideas, not personalities. Letters must be typed, double-spaced with a maximum of 150 words, include the author's printed name, major, classification and phone number. Non-students must include title and daytime phone number. Letters are subject to editing for libel, clarity and space, or to eliminate statements of questionable taste. The Vista reserves the right not to publish submitted letters and does not publish anonymous letters. Address letters to: Editor, The Vista, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034-5209 or deliver in person to the editor, Communications Bldg, Rm 107. Letters can be sent via e-mail to thevista@hotmail.com . The Vista is online at http://www.libarts.ucok.eduijournalism/vista.html . This publication is printed by The Edmond Evening Sun, Edmond, OK 73003.

Cholesterol research study tests students heart health By Mike Greer

Staffs students now have the opportunity to contribute to science and get free specified medical treatment. The Oklahoma Foundation for Cardiovascular Research (OFCR), in conjunction with Presbyterian Hospital, is conducting a short-term research study of a new treatment for cholesterol. The study will test the safety and effectiveness of a new drug for people with LDL (bad cholesterol) levels between 160-250. Normal LDL levels are from 50-160 Patients will abandon any current medication to test the new drug. Participants receive all study related care at no charge. This includes physical examinations, chest X-rays, lab services and medication. Participants also receive compensation for time and travel.

The study, which has already begun, will continue recruiting patients through April 1. OFCR is a not-for-profit research foundation attempting to advance the treatment of cardiovascular disorders through investigational drugs and devices. For more information or to become involved with the study students can call 271-1388 ext. 4. ,/,

Correction to Miss Black UCO

n the February 8 edition of The Vista, the second-runner up in the Miss Black UCO pageant was misidentified as senior Ebony Payton. The correct second-runner up is senior Dania Jordan. Miss Jordan also won the Miss Photogenic award. The Vista has already extended a personal

apology to Miss Jordan, which she accepted gracefully. The winner of the Miss Black UCO pageant is Khroline Mkhize. The Vista apologizes for the incorrect information and any inconvenience it may have caused. ,Z-J)

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Bronze and Blue committee promotes pride, enthusiasm By N. David Owens

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Dr. Don Betz, vice president academic affairs, accepts the Bronze and Blue award on behalf of his office this past Friday morning. The Academic Affairs office won the award for showing their school spirit and pride by wearing the colors bronze and blue every Friday. The Bronze and Blue award is presented not only to UCO faculty and students, but also to Edmond community business for their support to the university

r. Don Betz, vice president of Academic Affairs, accepted an award on behalf of his office Friday morning from the Bronze and Blue Committee for his office's display of school spirit. The staff of the office of Academic Affairs were all dressed in the UCO school colors during a recent surprise visit by the committee. "Our big goal is to get people to dress in bronze and blue on Fridays," said Beverly Prosser, Bronze and Blue Committee chairwoman. Awards are given to offices, individuals, organizations and businesses who promote UCO spirit, Prosser said. "This is our third semester doing this. "We gave several out last year." The Bronze and Blue Committee reconvened in September 1998 with the goals of promoting school spirit, Prosser said "There has been such a thing before, but not any time recently," Prosser said. "We have been giving free drink coupons from Chartwell's every Friday to people we see

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Continued from front page said. Kaplan's mock exams are proctored and usually last, about three hours. "We try to simulate an actual testing environment," Segnar said. When students come to take the exam, they are given a pencil, paper and information about picking up their test results. When they pick up their results, students are invited to attend a free feedback session where they will be taught tips on how to raise their score. "Test results, coupled with the feedback session, are designed to help students target their preparation accordingly," Segnar said.

wearing bronze and blue." Committee members are in every college in the university, as well as the food court, every Friday watching for students, faculty, and staff wearing bronze and blue, Prosser said. "Next Wednesday (Feb. 16), we will be selling bronze and blue T-shirts at the University Center." The committee also has plans to run a "Bronze and Blue" contest starting this week in front of the business school. "Celebrating Bronze and Blue" banners will be hung in front business school, with drop buckets placed nearby. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to write a note with their full name, telephone number and a statement explaining what they like about UCO and place it in the bucket. A drawing will determine the winners and a T-shirt will be given to the main winner each week, with gift certificates going to the runnersup. This contest will feature a different building each week. For more information on the Bronze and Blue Committee, call the office of Student Services at 974-2361.

All In Stock Now! This year Kaplan will offer mock exams Feb. 19 at the University of Oklahoma and We try to Oklahoma State simulate an University, and Feb. 26 at the actual testing University of environment. Tulsa. The actual GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT and DAT are offered at various Sherri times the year at Segnar local testing sites. UCO's Kaplan Testing Services Area Director only offers the GRE subject exams and the prices vary according to subje ct. For more inf ormation on the mock exams, call Career Services at 9743346.For more information on actual graduate exams, call Testing Services at 974-2388.

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Buying textbooks on-line Book price comparisons saves students big bucks F By N. David Owens

RaftNiter tudents are buying more textbooks on-line each year, according to a study released by Student Monitor, a nationally syndicated study of college students that collects data on student habits every six months. The number of students purchasing textbooks on-line for the 2000 - 20001 academic year are expected to reach as high as 50 percent, said Eric Wiel, spokesman for Student Monitor. "We have seen a large increase in students answering that they were 'very likely' or `somewhat likely' to buy books on-line this year." "Without question, students win here" said Wiel. The recent rise in Internet book sales has resulted in lower prices, more competitive service and better stocked stores, both on-line and in the "real world."

The UCO bookstore, leased by the Barnes and Noble company, is connected to the Internet through the URL www.bkstore.com/ucok. "We really haven't seen a decrease in our business." said Brenda Raimondi, UCO bookstore manager. "Some other college stores have." The reason for the stability of UCO bookstore sales is the services it offers, Raimondi said. Customers can order textbooks and other items on the www.bkstore.com/ucok site, and then either have them delivered to their homes or pick them up at the UCO bookstore. Raimondi said that a large portion of UCO bookstore's Internet commerce is UCO alumni living out of state. "A lot of our clothing and other items are there," she said. A credit card is not necessary for the UCO bookstore website,

Raimondi said. If customers do not have a credit card, or do not trust transaction security on-line, they can either pay cash at the bookstore or mail a check or money order. Of the nine Internet bookstores reviewed for this article, only one other site, Amazon.com , offered an alternative to paying by credit card. Literally hundreds of Internetbased textbook sellers are in existence. Nine Internet and two local bookstores were reviewed for this article. Each of these stores were evaluated by their availability of the freshman English textbook "The Little, Brown Handbook for Writers," copyright 1998 by H. Ramsey Fowler and published by Pearson. Prices ranged from $18 to $42.

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r students interested in purchasing textbooks on-line, here is a comparison for the leading on-line booksellers, and two local ones. The results are ranked from least expensive to most and are based on one of UCO's freshman English textbooks "The Little, Brown Handbook for Writers" by H. Ramsey Fowler. ecampus.com charges $20.83 for a new copy and $18 for a used copy. Textbooks.com charges $36 for a new copy and $30 for a used copy. Textbooks.com will guarantee a buy back price of $5.40 for this book. Varsitybooks.com charges $36.21 for a new, copy but does not carry used copies. Bigwords.com charges $36.85 for a new copy and $31.95 for a used copy. The UCO bookstore charges $38.25 for a new copy and $26.50 for a used copy. The UCO bookstore website charges $39 for a new copy and $29.25 for a used copy. Barnes and Noble's website at www.bn.com charges $39.75 for a new copy, and does not carry used copies. Borders.com charges $4-0 for a new copy and does not carry used copies. Amazon.com charges $42.60 for a new copy and does not carry used copies. Thompson's bookstore, across from Old North, charges $38 for a new copy and $28.50 for a used copy. efollett.com did not have this book in stock. On the average, shipping within two business days for this book ran from free (at ecampus.com ) to $4.95 (at VarsityBooks.com , with an unlimited order size). Thompson's and the UCO bookstore do not have to ship books, but they do have to charge sales tax. There is currently no tax on Internet purchases.

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Guys compete for scholarship Mr. UCO pageant application deadline Friday By Stephanie J. Eggeling

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f you are one of those guys that regularly struts their stuff in front of the bathroom mirror, then here is your chance to strut in public. The application deadline for Mr. UCO, an annual scholarship pageant sponsored by the University Center Activity Board (UCAB), is 5:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18. The pageant will be held at 7:30 p.m., April 1 in Constitution Hall. Angie Clemens, Mr. UCO committee chairman, said the pageant is a great way for UCO men to showcase their talents. The campus is littered with pageants for UCO women, but UCO men are left out, Clemens said. She believes the Mr. UCO pageant fills that void. "It's a really good opportunity for guys to display their talents." Contestants are judged in four categories: formal wear, talent, sportswear and interviews. Clemens stresses that Mr. UCO is not a beauty pageant, but a scholarship pageant that focuses on talent. "It is not a beauty contest. It is more about image, how they conduct

themselves and, of course, their talent." In years past, the talent showcased at the pageant has run a broad spectrum. The pageant has seen everything from singing and dancing to magicians and comedians, Clemens said. A panel of five judges will determine the winner. Although the judges names have not been released, Vonnie Roderick, director of programs and promotions and UCAB, said that the panel will be composed of people from within the university, as well as some outside judges. "One of the judges is from the music industry," Roderick said. Clemens said that typically, in addition to Mr. UCO, first and second runners-up and the winners of several specialty categories, such as Mr. Congeniality, are awarded prizes. The prizes range from several cash scholarships to items donated by the community. To be a Mr. UCO contender, applicants must be enrolled at the university in a minimum of nine undergraduate hours or six graduate hours and must have at least a 2.00 grade point average. Applications are available in Room 323 of the University Center. For more information, contact the UCAB office at 974-2245 or Clemens at 570-0786. â€”Staff photo by Chieko Hara

It is not a beauty contest. It is more about image, how they conduct themselves and, of course, their talent. Angie Clemens Mr. UCO Committee Chairman ,PA,7101/747ASFAVANWAIW

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lmost everyone likes to look at old photos and reminisce about years gone past. Looking at frozen moments in time, comparing them to the present, recalling old friends, placing names with faces, laughing at what was in style, can be an enjoyable way to pass a hot summer afternoon or a snowy winter day. Yearbooks are a great source this pastime, and the Bronze Book is prepared to capture your timeless image for future enjoyment. Clubs and organizations can have their pictures taken 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 5 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 19 on the west side of Broncho Lake. If you do not belong to a club or organization but still wish to have you image captured so you can

enjoy a good chuckle in the future, students can have their picture taken with a friend or a group of friends during the Buddy session 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 25 at the above location. Faculty and staff pictures are currently being taken. Departments that have not had their photograph taken or scheduled an appoint need to do so as soon as possible. The deadline for department s to have a photo session is Feb. 18. All photo session are free. Yearbooks will go on sale in March. The cost is $5. Graduating seniors that had their senior picture taken for publication receive a free yearbook. For more information, call the Bronze Book at 974-5107.

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urely there's a statistic out there that tells us how many all-nighters the average college student pulls per semester. One? Ten? The all-nighters in which you're having fun don't necessarily count. Sure, you're propping your eyes open for the sunrise, but if you're on a deserted beach with last night's blind date after a soulsearing 12 hours, you don't complain. No, it's when you're racing to meet an 8 a.m. deadline, downing bad instant coffee because you can't afford the percolation time and falling asleep on your computer, that you know you're in deep. There are two, perhaps three, results. If you're lucky, you pull it off. Called by desperation, the rest of your prospectus plunges fullformed from the heavens, to flow through your honeyed fingers. You're just that good -- you tell yourself as you collapse in exhaustion at 8:01 a.m. -- that you do your most efficient work in crises. Right. But perhaps you just can't pull it off. It's 7 a.m, you're on your tenth coffee, and you decide to tie off loose ends and make excuses. It isn't always a disaster. There are always extensions, forgiveness, additional years of thesis-writing, and you'll finish your paper when you regain consciousness. And now comes the part that keeps Dayrunner and the FranklinCovey people in business. You turn up the next day with a spring in your step and a day planner in your hand. How could it have taken so long to learn that procrastination is bad? You plot out your work for the next week, the next month, the year. You wield your monogrammed pen, the one your mother gave you for graduation, just like the models in the planner catalog. That is, until the next allnighter. It's procrastination, of course, and by now I'm convinced that it's inescapable. Maybe a truly dreadful shock might be a cure: "20 children eaten by hungry lions; shocked community blames

procrastinating student!" So I know I procrastinate. And at least three-quarters of my friends, students and others, seem to have a problem with it, too. It's particularly dramatic for us graduate students; the sudden transition to independent research makes it very easy to blow off that thesis.

And as I get older, I've found myself much more likely to take the third option that I hinted at before. Maybe I can get it done, maybe I won't, but if I'm truly in a bind, time is short and sleep is good and I'm as likely to write it off and deal with it in the morning. It doesn't make quite as dramatic a story, but I have enough of those

already. I guess everyone finds a method or two for coping. The "ball-overthe-fence" method has occasionally worked for me, although it often leads to even more trouble. So after the hundredth sleepless night I've come to an agreement with myself. I procrastinate; I'll always do it,

but do it in moderation and do

something worthwhile -- like write or kiss or sing or run -- while I'm putting off the inevitable. And I won't beat myself up about it, at least until the next sleepless night. Perhaps someone's compiled the statistics on procrastination as well. I'll look itup tomorrow.

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A BRIEF LOOK AHEAD YCounseling Services will meet from 9 p.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 16 in the University Center, Room 316 to conduct free eating disorder screenings. For more information, call Jan Chapel or Chelle Lodge at 974-2215.

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meet 7 p.m., Feb. 18 in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 211 to discuss upcoming events. For more information, call Tim Bradford at 771-4594. English Society will also meet from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., March 24 and 25 in the Communications building auditorium to hold the Multilingual Poetry Festival. For more information, call Tim Bradford at 771-4594.

V Campus Conversations will meet 1 to 2 p.m., 2 to 3 p.m., and 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 14; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Feb. 15; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m., Feb. 17. All meetings will be held in the Thatcher Hall lounge area. For more information, call Susan Scott at 974-5427.

V Gay Alliance for Tolerance and Equality (G.A.T.E.) will meet 7:30 p.m., Feb. 22 in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 211. Joan Foreman from the Regional AIDS Interfaith Network will be

guest speaker. For more ✓ A Valentine's information, call Dr. Robert Jones at 974-5543, or e-mail G.A.T.E. at Dance will be hosted by the GA1EatUC0@aol.com Indonesian Student Association 8 p.m., Feb. 19 at the Edmond ✓ Student Academy Downtown Community Center. Tickets are $5. For more of Forensic Science will information, call Jeanne Lee at meet 1. p.m., Feb. 18 in Howell 844-6809. Hall, Room 213 to discuss elections for public relations ✓ Gay Alliance For secretary and treasurer. For more information, call Courtney Tolerance and Edmondson at 348-4122. Equality (G.A.T.E.) will meet 7:30 p.m., Feb. 15 in the Liberal Arts building, Room 211 to ✓ UCO Collegiate discuss spirituality. A guest from Marketing Epworth United Methodist Church will speak. For more information, Association will meet 7:30 call Dr. Jones at 974-5543. p.m., Feb. 15 in the Troy Smith Lecture Hall. For more ✓ Student yearbook information, call Ercilia photos will be taken 11 a.m. to Zolkiewicz at 936-9005. 4 p.m., Feb. 25 in the ✓ BLISS will also meet 7:30 Communications Building, Room 107A. For more information, call p.m., Feb. 15 in the Liberal Arts Dyann Dolan at 974-5107. building, Room 234 and conduct a Buddhist lecture; featuring guest speaker Dr. Wayne Stein. For more information, call Tomo Koizumi at 974-4093. BLISS will also meet 2 p.m., Feb. 18 in the Liberal Arts building, Room 216. For more ✓ Kappa Phi will meet information, call Tomo Koizumi at every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the 974-4093. Wesley Foundation. Kappa Phi is a Christian service sorority. For more VA Blood Drive will be information, call Carrie Lawson at sponsored by Bloodhounds 9 a.m. 737-3363. to 3 p.m., Feb. 16 and 17 at the UCO Bookstore foyer. Free T- ✓ Aikido Club will meet shirts will be given to each blood for kendo practice every Friday at donor. For more information, call 5:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in the Erin Palmer at 844-7214. Health and Physical Education

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The following is a list of Ann Milliman Gipson events taking place in the and Linda Owen will be metro area for the week of performing at 7:30 p.m., Feb. Feb. 15 - 22. 12 at Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Auditorium on Oklahoma City University's Campus. For more information, call 943-5992.

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Building, Room 204. For more the International Student Office. information, call Jett Liang at 330- For more information, call the 8953. International Student office at 9742390.

✓ Baptist Collegiate ✓ X-Files will meet at 7 p.m. Ministry will meet at 7:59 every Thursday in the Education

Building, Room 206. For more p.m. every Thursday in the Baptist information call, Desi Simpson at Student Union. For more 330-6972. information, call Charles Janay or Cindy at 341-1232.

VBuddhist Learning ✓ Baptist Collegiate International Society Ministry will meet everyday (BLISS) will hold study at noon in the Baptist Student Union. The meeting, titled, "Noonday," is student led. For more information, call Charles, Janay or Cindy 341-1232.

groups at 7:30 p.m. every other Tuesday in Liberal Arts Building Room 234. Wayne Stein will be the guest. For more information, call Tomo Koizumi at 974-4093.

✓ Japanese ✓ G.A.T.E. meets 7:30 p.m., Conversation classes every Tuesday in the Liberal Arts

building, Room 211. For more are offered Thursdays at 3 p.m., information, call Dr. Robert Jones every Thursday in Liberal Arts Building, Room 231. The classes at 974-5543; or e-mail G.A.T.E. at GATEatUC0@aol.com . are free and open to anyone. For more information, call Aki at 844✓ BACCHUS will meet 9352, or John at 974-4384.

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4:30 p.m., every Monday in the West Hall Lobby. For more information, call Allison Franklin at 974-4213.

will meet at noon every Monday and Wednesday at the Latter-Day Saints Institute at 417 N. University Drive. A Tuesday evening class is offered at 7 p.m. For more information, call Dave Whitney or Connie Killpack at 359-6688.

News items for publication in Around Campus must be submitted at least one week in advance. Forms are available in The Vista office, Room 107 of the Communications Building, and should be typed or printed. Incomplete forms will not be ✓ International published. Information will not be accepted over the telephone. Items Student Council will may run for two weeks prior to the meet at 4 p.m. every Monday in event depending on space.

p.m., Feb. 11 to 12 at Rose The Kemp Concert State Performing Arts Theatre. Series presents "Go For For more information and Baroque" 4:30 p.m., Feb. 13 at tickets, call 297-3000. First Presbyterian Church. For more information, call 521"Let's Get Away From 1025. It All" will be held 7:30 p.m., Feb. 13 at St. Luke's Rock Fest, Business and The Oklahoma City United Methodist Church. For Beer Zone Subsanity, at Philharmonic presents more information, call 232- the Diamond Ballroom on Feb "The Italian Influence" 7:30 1371 ext.106. 19. For more information, call

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UCO Bronchos down Ouachita Baptist Tigers By Justin Villines StaffiNriter

illie Taylor scored 22 points and Jermel Thomas had a doubledouble with 19 points and a gamehigh 18 rebounds as Central Oklahoma won its second straight game with a 91-82 win over Ouachita Baptist last Saturday in Hamilton Field House. The Tigers went on an 11-0 run to take a 6361 lead with 11:24, but the Bronchos answered with an 11-2 run of their own to take a 72-65 lead with 7:59 left. A couple of layups by Taylor and Dante Harris gave the Bronchos an 89-80 lead with 59 seconds left in the game.

Jermel Thomas dunks the ball during Thursday's game against Harding in Hamilton Field House. UCO won the game 95-81. He scored 18 points.

An Andre Earl dunk sealed the win for the Bronchos. It hasn't been the best year, but the guys are still trying to play hard," said UCO Head coach Jim Seward. Harris finished the game with 21 points and Earl added 16 points. Mauricio Watson had a game-high 24 points to lead Ouachita Baptist. The win improved UCO to 7-14 overall and 3-6 in the Lobe Star Conference North Division, while OBU fell to 6-14 and 2-6 in LSC North. The Bronchos end their season-ending fourgame home stand Thursday hosting Southwestern Oklahoma and Cameron on Saturday. Tip-off for both games is 8 p.m.

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Lady Bronchos sweep Tigers By Justin Villines

Sporistiftiter eri Smith's shot with 3 seconds left in the ame gave Central Oklahoma a 72-70 win over Lone Star Conference North Division leader Ouachita Baptist Saturday in Hamilton Field House. Smith scored 16 of her gamehigh 21 points in the second half, converting on 5-of-6 shots after intermission. The win improved the Bronchos to 15-7 overall and 6-4 in the LSC North and keeps their chances of making the conference

tournament alive. The Lady Tigers took a 39-30 lead into halftime, but they could not put the Bronchos away. Jamie Scheppmann scored 12 of her 19 points in the first half, shooting 5-of-6 from the field, but only made one field goal in the second half. "Our defense was a lot better in the second half, this was a real big win for us," said UCO Head coach John Keely. "The girls never gave up." Courtney Bell added 15 points and six rebounds, while Shannon Freeman finished with 14 points and six rebounds.

After a 3-pointer by Scheppmann with 14:43 left in the first half, the Tigers took a 1613 lead and would not trail until the 4:43 mark in the second half. Tevi Meek's 3 -. pointer gave the Bronchos a 62-61 lead. Smith made 4-of-6 free throws in the final three minutes of the game. The Bronchos end their final regular season home stand Thursday, hosting LSC North rivals Southwestern Oklahoma and Cameron on Saturday. Tip-off time for both games is 6 p.m.

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ante Harris scored 24-points as Central Oklahoma snapped a twogame losing streak with a 95-81 victory over Harding. The Bronchos led the whole game until the Bisons took a 55-53 lead with 13:08 left in the game. But the Bronchos stormed back with a 100 run, led by Harris, converting on 3-of-4 3 pointers in the spurt. Jermel Thomas added 18 points and a game-high 17 rebounds. Terrence Watkins finished with 17 points and Chris Houk had 14 points. The win improved the Bronchos record to 6-14 overall and 2-6 in the Lone Star Conference North Division. The Bronchos out rebounded the Bisons 57-43 and held them to just 37 percent shooting. "We played good enough to win," said UCO Head coach Jim Seward. Th e difference of the game was the rebounding." Aaron Farley led Harding with 24 points. The loss drops the Bisons to 9-11 overall and 4-4 in the LSC North.

mi Guffy had 19 points and six rebounds as Central Oklahoma kept it's hopes of being in the Lone Star Conference tournament alive with a 73-65 victory over Harding last Thursday in Hamilton Field House. "It's a really big win for us," said UCO Head coach John Keely. "We played hard, we knew it was going to be a tough game." The win improved the Bronchos to 14-7 overall and 5-4 in the LSC North Division. Shannon Freeman added 15 points and eight rebounds. UCO bolted to a 23-9 lead as Guffy scored six points and Harding missed nine of its first 12 shots. The Bronchos took a 31-26 lead into halftime, but Harding tied it up 31-31 with 18:20 left in the game. UCO took back the lead after a 10-0 run to take a 46-31 lead with 14:51. Harding made one more run late in the game to trim the Bronchos lead to 66-61, but Guffy hit 5-of-6 free throws in the final minute to help seal the win for UCO. Courtney Bell finished with a game-high 11 rebounds and scored 8 points. Mindy Napier led Harding with 16 points. The Bisons fall to 8-12 overall and 2-6 in the LSC North.

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improved his record to 6-0 on the season. The Bronchos built a 15-0 lead when 125-pound Mark Dodgen followed Constant's fall with one of his own. UCO lost the next two matches before reeling off five straight wins to close out the dual. The fourth-ranked Bronchos have won eight of their last nine duals after opening the season with four straight losses. UCO will next host thirdranked Nebraska-Omaha on Friday.

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Let us pray...

A moment of silence is a beginning, columnist says By J. B. Orwell

Guesti'Hier was elated to discover that freshman Kelly Joe Porter is petitioning the UCO Administration to institute a campus day of prayer. If all goes according to plan, April 28 will be the official UCO holy day. Although students will not be forced to pray, "There will be a moment of silence for prayer, meditation or just good thoughts," Porter said in a recent interview with The Vista. For too long, the students here have been subjected to callous academia, their spiritual education left to rot. It is good to read about a student willing to change things for the better. The UCO Community needs to accept spirituality as an integral part of the university experience. It can provide students with a sense of inner peace that a traditional university

round Broncho Lake in a show of spiritual solidarity. And the "moment of silence," as suggested by Mr. Porter, should probably be changed to the "hour or two" of silence. If students are expected to meditate or pray or have good thoughts, they should be given ample time to do it. Undoubtedly, some students will seek to avoid the silence sessions completely, staying at home or leaving campus during the sessions. Still others will continue to utter seditious speech that poisons the spirit of the silence sessions. Last week I overheard a student proclaim proudly his atheism. He was speaking in a low voice, so I had to press my ear to the door rather forcefully to hear. But I would swear that he said: "God is a crutch for the

During this time, no classes should be conducted.

education cannot. So important is spirituality to students' well-being, The Administration should consider altering the proposal to make the "day of prayer" the "week of prayer." During this time, no classes should be conducted. Students would arrive on campus at their regularly scheduled times, but instead of going to class, they would gather

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February 15, 2000

Student says Miss Black UCO pageant coverage offensive Editor responsible to assure The Vista does not offend people of a different race UCO, that we are continued to not be treated equally. Dear Editor: I feel that as the editor of this paper you should have more control of am a student here at UCO and I would like to voice my opinion on an issue situations such as this and make sure that your paper doesn't offend someone of that offended me as well as the African-American race. Last week UCO had a Miss UCO Pageant in which The Vista published a front another race. I would appreciate a response to this issue. page photo as well as a page or two page written article. Thanks in advance. This week the Miss Black UCO Pageant only received a front page photo and no written article. La'Keisha Glasper I am totally offended about this issue because we as Blacks are already considered a minority group and for society, especially a diverse university as

Editor responds to reader's letter on coverage of Miss Black UCO Newspapers evolve on deadlines y newsworthiness you insinuated, I would not have placed black people on were very understanding. Ms. Glasper: The Miss UCO pageant sent up information weeks in the front page last semester, placed Ms. Mkhize on the hank you for sharing your view points with The Vista. Comments from our readership are advance, to the event. This allowed the reporter assigned front page this semester, nor would I have allowed tOYtie4IfOrY,-Iii 414 -4eifii4,4isiatefi interi4Witta , iitaok History Month to be covered so thoroughly in the always welcomed. 7. the Miss other steps needed to write the story. On the night of the Feb;*'edition of The Vista. The reason only a front page photo ran 03 Black UCO pageant was not to offend the African' Pagearif,'66WYtfalgintthitatibit-tti''filiAe :4. 4'fig:'- )60'.ditor of The Vista I had several options for American students. It was due to many reasons. The needed fp-am*, 11*''St td;1)exotto4odig a couple of handling the Miss Black UCO pageant. • Not cover the event because deadlines were stated main one being that the organization that spogsored the hours ; ' ,. ,, , ; *fide laying not met. paper, I knew, approximately and 64 th e pageant did not provide The Vista with information Oelay the running the picture of the new Miss Llayout • how loug the story. *Qua he and 4djuS within the alotted time frame. ;),Blad UCO so as the article and picture could run glyZA',A1,:eiN04:16SORIVAARIAC AVVVIEFO:::m %,.&:-',Z, X Reporters called the Muticultural Student Services ac and went to the office in person seeking inf4ation on A newspaper is just that, a newspaper. As editor, I toge r. • ,I2un a picture, front page or inside page, the event. Information was not given to therg at eitherraire;jairr qbligOort pct ensure that information affecting , th e e ntire ho4tis' published. Beauty pageants ackriOWledging the new pageant winner with a story to ti me. i The Vista received minimal information.inchidin e:ii :43Uf there;are Other areas more important to the be pked in a following edition. ,?1,, ,, -.' ,, Publish a small blurb that briefly mentioned the body mug shots, of the contestants late evenrg on th e Stirdefitd: — Oil ing nqte:eargi- shattering than the Miss pageant with no follow-up story to follow. Wednesday just prior the pageant. The Thursday edition_ IflOin editor, made the decision I believed to be best for the paper was already at the printer* The next UCO pageant had „happened, I would have put the and raid a front page picture of Miss Black UCO. It is a pageant story and picture inside the paper, if not bump it edition was Tuesday after the pageant. „.„ cisron that I stand behind and for which I will not until the following, edition. The Vista is not a daily newspaper and deadlines are A „„_„,„ TheMiss ,UCO,pageant, is opeg 4e fern e set accordingly. A newspaper is not about fairness, equality and equal Deadline for the Tuesday edition of the aperisnoou- university-students-regardless or race, creed or illiug between races, creeds or nationalities. A , pageantsthat is-an on Thursday. Stories for deadlines are ass ., ned weeks toy, natiogafitr4,-is--oir-of the beauty gewsPaper's job is not to try to please the readership by the minimum of three days in advanceThe report s 6 c f al:ptaiiripatttc3the MiSS -Oklahoma,-Miss .‘USA need this time to do research, gather information anc ar thMiSs Universe pageantS. Therefore it affects The printiq what they want to read. A newspaper's job is to report the news as it happens iriniiiiiity interview people before writing a story entire campus Co d not sugar-coat it so it will not offend people. Reality Miron Billingsley, director of Multicultural .„„Student That is not to say that the other beauty pageants are offensive to everyone at some time and I will not Services was informed of the situation as,,wexe,,The, less jigportant to those involved They are_ just JigLas omp N, mise my integrity and reputation nor The Vista's that tura-space,. newsworthy.. pageant contestants. They were told that Pic one, a few, or many people may be offended by be saved for the pageant, but the story would run: If you recall, neither the Miss-Hispanic northe-Miss in the Thursday edition of the paper d4 to tlie,,,timpm India:I:sageants were coverenvallie, ex4ROitif ope this explanation clears up the grid. Billingsley nor the contestants ,e door ig-jeaturr 'stone yritten on the winners7JVItre newsvift , I erstanding involving both the coverage the Miss the entire campurmayoveret2,;:==risu --==xygntsthatiffected offended. I assure you, Ms. Glasper, that my race did not Black? UCO pageant received and how a newspaper On Tuesday morning, Billingsley callece, e Vista interfere with mygews, j4 office to thank us for the coverage we had 4 " '' f .itdpi**4' hank you again for writing. ffi fit studies pageant as well as Black History month. I talked to several students, including African- mind and to perceive the participants involved as Celie Rabalais Americans, only two, besides yourself, had a problem colorless. with the coverage. After I explained the situation, they If I had allowed my race to affect my judgement, as Editor-in-Chief

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SERVICES DENTAL PLAN $9 per month single; $15 family. No deductibles, no claim forms. Includes Vision and RX plan. Affordable health plans also. Call Michelle at 3404998. RENTERS-Get $20,000 coverage for $17-$22 per month! Great auto rates for good students too. Call Michelle at 3404998 for free quote. A-Z TYPING By Appointment All students, local and international, welcome. Resumes, term and research papers, editing/writing assistance. FAX. Familiar with all formats. Near UCO campus. Call Con at 348-5673. FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, every Thursday 7:30-9pm. No appt necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341-5450. For testing info call 495-2732. WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Color and Photo Journalistic B&W's available. Several packages to fit your needs and size of wedding. 10 years experience. Call 341-9032 or 586-4765. ATTENTION PARENTS! Do you want more for your children than daycare? Do you need a program for your child while you attend school? Phone Churchill Academy, 341-4314. A Standard of Excellence in Preschool Education. NEED HELP with your homework? Math and Computer Science tutoring available. Beginning Programming, Programming I & II, College Algebra, Calculus and other. Call 359-9931.

EMPLOYMENT $1500 WEEKLY potential mailing our circulars. No experience required. Free information packet. Call 202-452-5901. APPT SETTER needed, good pay, MonThur 6-9pm. No selling, experience helpful. Call 879-9899, ask for Todd.

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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS needed at GUARANTY Deer Creek Public Schools, 20825 N BANK & TRUST CO MacArthur, 348-6100 ext 135. Part time teller positions available. $7/hr + $300 sign-on bonus. Previous cash NEED FRIENDLY and dependable handling and excellent customer service people for phone work. Full time and part skills required. Positions available at time M-F. Will train. Call Randy at Roger North OKC locations. Apply in person at Hicks & Assoc at 478-3836. 4631 NW 23rd St, OKC, M-F, 9am-5pm. Phone 945-8100. Jobline 951-9055. KHALIL'S STEAK & Seafood is now hiring wait staff, day & night shifts, PT & FUN, ENERGETIC sitter wanted Mon & FT. Wil train. Apply at 7628 N May, OKC, Wed 8am-5pm + some weekends. Call Jane at 302-0080. 840-0011. HELP PART TIME assistant needed. $7/hr + bonus. Must be extremely computer literate. Call Wendi for an interview at 755-4422 or 824-3000. INTERVIEWING for piano instructor/apprentice. Applicant must be pursuing degree in music with piano emphasis. Substitute positions also. Call for interview, send resume, 751-0661. IMMEDIATE POSITIONS open for wait staff at Applebee's, 3521 S Broadway Ext. Apply 2-4pm Mon-Fri. APPT SETTER wanted! Insurance agency will pay top dollar for motivated, friendly person. Great pay, flexible hrs. PERFECT college job. Call Dennis Lusk at 722-7100. ARE YOU LOOKING for an exciting full or part time sales job? One with great benefits and advancement opportunity? Do you have a professional appearance and a desire to learn the cellular industry? Contact Go Go Wireless at 341-6500 for more details or to set up an interview. FRATERNITIES * SORORITIES Clubs * Student Groups Student organizations earn $1000-$2000 with the easy campusfundraiser.com three-hour fundraising event. No sales required. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! Contact campusfundraiser.com , (888)923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com TEACHER needed for local pre-school. Early Childhood or Education major preferred. Hrs gam-1 pm or 9am-3pm. Please call Kathy at 341-4314. CHILDCARE position at local church. Sunday mornings; more/other hours possible. $6.50/hr. Call 341-3205 for appt and job description. STAR CLEANERS needs counter person to wait on customers, tag & bag for processing. $6.hr, 3:30-7pm daily (M-F), some Saturdays as necessary. Morning hrs also available. Some training time needed. Call Vivian or Joyce (Mgr) at 359-0100. Apply ASAP. **NEED EXTRA CASH?** PART TIME -FLEXIBLE HRS $8.00+ Per Hour Monitor sales presentations and evaluate results. A positive program backed by an established building cleaning company servicing residential and commercial accounts, 348-4697. NEED NANNY for 11-mo-old girl, 8-yr-old boy and 6-yr-old boy. All day T/Th 7:30am-5:30pm. OKC off 1-35. Wages negotiable. References required. Serious inquiries only, 771-5423. MDO/PRESCHOOL needs a teacher to work in a learning program. T/W/Th 9:152:40, Terrie, 755-0547.

GREAT JOB, part time, for college students. Apply in person at Smitty's Wine & Spirits, 12021 N MacArthur, OKC. TIRED OF Telemarketing? Part time or full time sales. Close to OCU. Flexible hours. Call for interview. The NPA Group, 844-2939, ask for Matt. JASCO PRODUCTS CO INC NW OKC Company is seeking a Distribution Specialist for our warehouse. Responsibilities include processing customer orders and loading/unloading freight trucks. Great company with flexible daytime hrs-no nights or weekends! Must be dependable and able to lift up to 40 lbs. $6.50/hr. Please contact Dayla at 405-752-0710. PART TIME telephone marketing for local insurance agent. Flexible evening hrs, 6-8 hrs/wk. Close to campus, $0/hr plus bonus. Call Michelle at 340-4998. SEEKING A CAREER in sales and marketing? Professional Image, a growing graphic design & marketing firm is looking for self motivated part time and full time sales associates and interns. Serious inquiries call Pat at 844-0175.

February 15, 2000

NOW HIRING for day/evening cooks and wait staff. Apply in person at Brick's, 617 S Broadway, Edmond. FIRST CHRISTIAN Church Childcare Center is needing afternoon teachers and subs. Please apply at 206 E 1st. ARE YOU A BREAD HEAD? Looking for afternoon person to slice bread, help customers and enjoy the bakery's aroma.. Stop by to fill out an application at Big Sky Bread Co, 6606 N Western, OKC. PART TIME sales/cleaning, 6am-Noon on weekends. Can work several days during week AM, depending on your schedule. Apply at Daylight Donuts, Bryant Square, Edmond. DAMON'S Now accepting applications for servers. Check out our concept at: www.damons.com Please apply in person at 4401 W Reno OKC or call 917-7427. NEED HELP during spring break, weekends, holidays, to work with physically active 9-yr-old boy with autism. Non-smoker, $9/hr. Call Steve at 2357784. EDMOND WAL MART Is now hiring! Immediate openings for remodeling crew. We are hiring for the following shifts: 8am-5pm, 2-10pm and 10pm-7am. We will train. If interested, please apply at 3200 S Broadway in layaway.

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